We are hiring for a Sexual Violence Trauma Support Worker!

We’re hiring a Sexual Violence Trauma Support Worker

The Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (WRASAC) Dundee and Angus has been supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation since 1984. We provide a range of specialist services to survivors across Dundee and Angus and are committed to ensuring that women who have experienced sexual violence receive the support they need, when they need it.

To support the continued development of our Trauma Support Service Team (formerly known as the Women’s Support Service), we are looking to recruit a Sexual Violence Trauma Support Worker (25 hours per week).

The successful candidate will provide holistic, trauma-informed support to survivors of rape, sexual abuse and exploitation. The role includes providing one-to-one support, advocacy, group work, introductory meetings and support through our helpline and other communication channels. The postholder will work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure survivors receive the support they need and will contribute to awareness raising, service development, monitoring and evaluation activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience of providing trauma-informed support using counselling-type skills, a sound understanding of the impact of rape and sexual abuse on survivors, and a commitment to a feminist analysis of gender-based violence. They will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively with survivors, colleagues and partner agencies.

Closing Date: 24 November 2026 at 11am
Interviews: 1 December 2026
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: £21,762 per annum, rising to £23,426 following successful completion of probation and one year of employment
Location: Dundee
Contract: Funded until 31 March 2028

Please note that we do not accept CVs. Your completed application should be submitted by email to recruitment@wrasac.org.uk.

This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as being a woman is a genuine occupational requirement due to the nature of the trauma support provided to women affected by sexual violence and abuse.

The successful applicant will be required to join the PVG Scheme and undergo the appropriate vetting checks.

We look forward to receiving your application. Enquiries about this position are welcome via recruitment@wrasac.org.uk or by calling 01382 201291.

Please note that all applications and recruitment documents will be held confidentially and destroyed after six months, apart from documentation relating to the successful applicant.